Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

On November 27th, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Park Ridge Police Officers responded to the area of the 100blk N. Hamlin for the report of loud noises. Officers arrived on scene and commenced a search on foot of the area. During this time the officers were approached by numerous residents stating that the noises sounded like gun shots and were possibly coming from the rear of a nearby residence. Contact was made with the resident who exited the residence and cooperated with the officers. It was at this time officers learned that the suspect fired a number of rounds out his back door. He was taken into custody and transported to the police department for processing.

After consultation with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the suspect, Michael Kula, 27 of 18 N. Hamlin, was charged with felony reckless discharge of a firearm. He was taken to a bond hearing on November 28, 2017.